Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is the largest city in Colorado and the county seat of El Paso County. It was incorporated on 19 June 1871 after the Colorado Springs Company colonized the area as "Fountain Colony", and it was designated into quadrants in 1898. Between 1965 and 1968, three colleges were established in Colorado Springs, and Colorado Springs grew in size due to annexations. Its economy was primarily driven by the military, the high-tech industry, and tourism, and its large population growth during the 21st century led to overcrowded roads and highways, crime, sprawl, and government budget issues. In 2016, Colorado Springs had a population of 465,101 people.